Chapter 632

Thalassa followed Hertha’s gaze.)

The man was tall and muscular, looking like he had been training for years and was in good shape.

His hair was cut close to the scalp, and his skin was bronzed, clearly a sun-kissed tan.

But his tan had a rugged, masculine appeal.

He was talking to an antique dealer.

Hertha led Thalassa towards Payne, but he exuded an aura of stern authority and a sense of righteousness that made it hard for anyone to approach him lightly.

Hertha gave Thalassa’s arm a light shake, signaling her to initiate a conversation with Payne.

Thalassa took a deep breath, steeling herself to approach and greet him.

Captain Payne asked the antique dealer, “Does this antique have the proper paperwork? Recently, a tomb was robbed. And a circular pendant was stolen. The picture I saw is quite similar to this one.”

his aura was intimidating enough to make one’s heart pound.

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dealer quickly composed himself and assured, “Captain Payne, this antique has all the necessary paperwork. See for yourself. It’s definitely not stolen. If

it, then put it down,

that, Payne turned around, nearly bumping

stepped back to avoid physical contact, meeting

saw you here and decided to come over,” Thalassa greeted,

standing beside her, nodded

expression stern. “What can I do for you?”

Payne, I have a case and I need your help to investigate. I have a clear understanding of

need for pretenses with a righteous and powerful

responded. He was accustomed to people seeking his

noticed the crowd around them, including the curious gaze of the antique dealer.

let’s move somewhere quieter, like over there,” she suggested, pointing to a

for discretion,

hand gripping Hertha’s, felt more confident with her friend by her side and followed Payne.

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